Granite City Population 2026
Granite City has a population of 29,054, making it the #1605 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Illinois. It is about 303× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,054
Rank in United States
#1605
Coordinates
38.70°N, 90.15°W
~129 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
1,136 km
705 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Illinois
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 2,664,452 | #3 |
| Aurora | 200,661 | #125 |
| Rockford | 148,278 | #184 |
| Joliet | 147,861 | #186 |
| Naperville | 147,100 | #190 |
| Peoria | 115,070 | #259 |
| Springfield | 114,394 | #262 |
| North Peoria | 113,004 | #266 |
Cities near Granite City
- East Saint Louis27,006 people · ~9 km away
- St. Louis279,695 people · ~9 km away
- Collinsville24,754 people · ~15 km away
- University City35,058 people · ~15 km away
- Florissant52,268 people · ~18 km away
- Fairview Heights16,827 people · ~19 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Granite City?
Granite City has a population of 29,054 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1605 biggest city in United States.
What state is Granite City in?
Granite City is located in Illinois, United States.
Is Granite City the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,136 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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